Systems Monitor

Operation Manual

THIS MANUAL DESCRIBES THE SMARTCRAFT GAUGE

SYSTEMS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR BOAT

2004, Mercury Marine 90-895202 204

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Initial Power Up (Or After Master Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Master Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Standard Display Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Shallow Water Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Warning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Warning Display Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
CAL 1 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
CAL 2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Fuel Tank Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

NOTE:This manual shows all the Monitor display screens that

are available. Depending on your type of engine, not all these
screens will apply.

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 LEGEND
A= L=
B= N=
C= O=
D= P=
E= S=
F= T=
I= U=

= Engine

= Fuel

= Water Temperature

= Water Pressure

= Oil

= Alarm

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 BASIC OPERATION
The Monitor is an LCD multi-function display gauge. A variety of
displays can be activated using the button.
Pressing the button scrolls the following displays: fuel used,
tachometer (RPM), fuel flow, power trim position, engine temp,
water pressure, battery voltage, range (if calibrated), and water
depth (if equipped with transducer).
The Monitor will power up when the ignition is turned on.
The display includes a backlight which allows you to read it at night.
The backlight brightness is adjustable using button.

In the event of a warning alarm, the warning icon(s) will be

displayed.
Initial Power Up (Or After Master Reset)
Unit will display software level then flash the word “SEt” in
conjunction with engine icon, indicating it is ready to start the
auto–detect procedure.

Press the button.

AUTO-DETECTION
The unit will begin it’s “Auto-detection” of engine type procedure. In
this procedure the Monitor checks with the engine control module
(ECM) to see what type of engine you have and presets the data
monitoring screens accordingly, (e.g., If Monitor detects an inboard
engine connected to the data network it will turn off all engine/drive
TRIM functions as these functions are not used in an inboard engine
installation). The intention is to make initial setup easier. It also checks
for other Monitors to allow for appropriate engine location and station
location setting. When setting up monitors for multi–engine or
multi–station installations, perform a power up or a master reset on all
monitors before performing the auto–detect function. Once all of the
monitors display ”SEt” then, perform auto–detect on the monitors.
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 BASIC OPERATION
Initial Power Up (Or After Master Reset)
INITIAL AUTO-DETECTION ERROR MESSAGES:

Flashing “Stbd” – More than one of

the engine computers (ECMs) are
configured as a starboard engine.
The engines must be programmed
for proper engine location using a
DDT or Quicksilver Diagnostic Tool.
Flashing “nonE” – The gauge does
not see any engine computers
(ECMs). Please check wiring for bad
connections and for proper amount
of terminator resistors.
Flashing “noSt” – None of the
engine computers (ECMs) are
configured as a starboard engine.
Engines may not be compatible or
must be programmed for proper
engine location by using a DDT or
Quicksilver Diagnostic Tool.
Flashing “2001” – You will need to
manually select your engine type.
Use the button to scroll
through the choices. Stnd = Stern
Drive, Inbd = Inboard, JEtd = Jet
Drive, Out2 = Outboard 2 Stroke,
Out4 = Outboard 4 Stroke.
Press to continue.

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 MASTER RESET
You can return the gauge back to factory presets through the Master
Reset command.
IMPORTANT: Performing a master reset will reset the unit back
to all factory defaults, thus eliminating any installation
calibrations performed during set up of product.
1. Hold in and for approximately 12 seconds. You will
see the word “dFLt”. Let go of the buttons.
2. Immediately press and hold in and again until the
unit counts down to zero “0”.
3. The “SEt” message flashing on the screen indicates that the
unit has been reset to factory defaults.

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 STANDARD DISPLAY SCREENS
NOTE:This manual shows all the Monitor display screens that are
available. Depending on your type of engine, not all these screens
will apply.

Start Up
At start up, a momentary (1
second) screen displays the
Hrs current monitor software
Software Version Engine Hours version, followed by a 4 second
display showing hours of engine
use.

Fuel Used
Displays approximate fuel used
since the last reset. Reset will
Gal
return display back to 0.
You can Reset anytime by
pressing and
buttons together momentarily.

RPM Engine RPM

Tachometer – Displays engine
speed in Revolutions Per
Minute (RPM).

Fuel Flow
Displays current estimated
individual engine fuel
Gal/h
consumption in Gallons per
hour (Gal/hr) or Liters per hour
(Ltr/hr).
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STANDARD DISPLAY SCREENS
TRIM Trim Position
Displays trim position of the pro-
pulsion unit up to the maximum
trim position, and then displays
the trailer position.
0 = down,
10 = full trim
25 = full trailer.
NOTE: This screen can be set to
pop up whenever the trim switch
is used. Refer to the CAL 1 Cal-
ibrations.

Engine Temperature
Displays the engine tempera-
ture in degrees Fahrenheit (°F)
or Celsius (°C).

Water Pressure
Displays the engine tempera-
Psi ture in degrees Fahrenheit (°F)
or Celsius (°C).

Oil Temperature
Displays the engine oil temperature
in degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or
Celsius (°C).

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STANDARD DISPLAY SCREENS
Oil Pressure
Displays engine oil pressure in Psi
or Bar.

Battery Voltage
Displays voltage level (condition)
Volt of battery.

Range Range
Displays estimated range
based on current fuel consump-
Miles tion and fuel remaining in the
tank that is connected to the
system. The number displayed
is an estimate of the distance
you can travel on the remaining
fuel at current boat speed.
NOTE: Two requirements to ac-
tivate this screen,
1.You must perform the fuel
tank calibration in CAL 2. Refer
to the CAL 2 Calibrations Sec-
tion.
2.You must have a speed input
device connected to the system
(paddle wheel or pitot pressure
transducer).
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STANDARD DISPLAY SCREENS
Depth Water Depth
Displays the depth of water un-
der the transducer if connected.
Ft NOTE: You must have a depth
transducer (purchased separate-
ly) connected to the system in or-
der for this screen to operate.

Vessel Speed
Displays the vessel speed.

MPH

Seawater Temperature
Displays the water temperature.

oF

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Shallow Water Alarm
You can set an alarm to trigger whenever the boat moves into water
shallower than the alarm level.
Setting Shallow Water Alarm.
1. The water depth screen must be displayed. Be sure Depth is
turned on in CAL 2. Refer to CAL 2 Calibration Section.
2. Press both and buttons together for 3 seconds.
3. The alarm on or off menu will appear.
4. Press the button to toggle to ON.
Depth

5. Push button to save.

6. The depth number will be flashing. Press the button to set
the flashing number to desired alarm depth. 100 ft maximum
depth and 2 ft minimum depth.
Depth

7. Push button to save.

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 WARNING SYSTEM
When a problem is detected with the engine, the warning display
screens will alert the operator to the potential problem. Refer to the
Engine Operation, Maintenance and Warranty Manual for
explanation of the problem and the correct action to take.
If problem can cause immediate engine damage, the Engine Guardian
System will respond to the problem by limiting engine power. Immedi-
ately reduce throttle speed to idle. Refer to the Engine Operation,
Maintenance and Warranty Manual for further explanation of the
problem and the correct action to take.
If the mode button is pressed to a different screen, the flashing alarm
signal will remain flashing to indicate there still is a problem.

Warning Display Screens

IMPORTANT: Refer to the Engine Operation, Maintenance and
Warranty Manual for further explanation of the problem and the
correct action to take.

Engine Overheat
The Bell and Temperature icons
are displayed. There is insuffi-
cient water pressure in the cool-
ing system.
Low Oil Reserve
The bell and oil icons are dis-
played. The oil level is critically
low in the engine mounted oil
reservoir tank. (Outboard only)

Low Water Pressure

The Bell and Water Pressure
icons are displayed. There is in-
sufficient water pressure in the
cooling system.
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 WARNING SYSTEM
Warning Display Screens
IMPORTANT: Refer to the Engine Operation, Maintenance and
Warranty Manual for further explanation of the problem and the
correct action to take.

Water in Fuel
The Bell and Fuel Icon are dis-
played. Water in the water-sep-
arating fuel filter reached the full
level.

Engine Overspeed
The Bell icon is displayed. The
engine speed exceeded the
maximum allowable RPM.

Engine Malfunction
The Bell and Engine Icon will
appear to inform the driver that
an engine problem occurred.

Oil Pump Fault / Low Oil

Pressure
The Bell, Engine and oil icons
are displayed. The oil pump has
stopped functioning electrically.
No lubricating oil is being sup-
plied to the engine.

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 CAL 1 CALIBRATION
Cal1 Display Calibrations:
•(On or Off) Trim Pop up Screen
•Trim Calibration
•English or Metric Units Selection
•Range/Distance Units Selection
•(On or Off) Depth, Trim, Engine Temperature, Oil Pressure, Oil
Temperature, Water Pressure, Volts, Engine Hours,Speed, Sea-
water Temperature and Data Simulator pages.

1. Turn ignition key to the on position.

2. Press and hold and for 3 seconds to bring up the
CAL 1 calibration screen.
NOTE:Press and hold and when depth screen is dis-
played will open the depth calibration menu.

NOTE:Press and hold and for 3 seconds to get out of

the CAL 1 calibration screen.

Cal 1 Start Screen

Press the button to move to the next calibration screen.

Tri
Trim Pop-up Screen
m (Turn on or off)
Select whether you want the
power trim display screen to pop
up whenever the trim switch is
activated .

1. Have the number “flashing” on display screen.

2. Press the button to select.
1 = on
0 = off
3. Press the button to move to the next function.
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 CAL 1 CALIBRATION
Trim Trim Sensor
0.0 Setting
(Full Trim in Position)

1. The word “Trim” and down arrow should be blinking.

2. Trim unit to the full Down/In position.
3. Press the button to save.
4. Press the button to advance to 10.0 setting.

Trim Trim Sensor

10.0 Setting

(Full Trim Out Position)

5. The word “Trim” and down and up arrows should be blinking.

6. Trim unit out to the maximum trim (not trailer) position.
7. Press the button to save.
8. Press the button to advance to 25.0 setting.

Trim Trim Sensor

25.0 Setting
(Full Trailer Out Position)

9. The word “Trim” and up arrow should be blinking.

10. Use the trim switch and trim unit out to the maximum trailer posi-
tion.
11. Press the button to save.
12. Press the button to move to the next function.

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 CAL 1 CALIBRATION
SAE English System Metric System English or Metric
C Select whether you want the
F Bar readings in the SAE English
Psi Ltr M system or the Metric system.
Gal
Ft

1. Press the button to toggle between units.

2. Press the button to move to the next function.

Range
Range Readings
Select whether you want the
Miles
readings in Miles, Nautical Miles
Miles NMiles or Kilometers.
Km

1. Press the button to toggle between units.

2. Press the button to move to the next function.

Depth Display
(on or off)
Select whether you want the
depth screen to be displayed.

1. Press the button to select on or off.

2. Press the button to move to the next function.

Trim Display (on or off)

Trim
Select whether you want the
trim screen to be displayed.

1. Press the button to select on or off.

2. Press the button to move to the next function.
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 CAL 1 CALIBRATION
Coolant Temperature
Display (on or off)
Select whether you want the
coolant temperature screen to
be displayed.

1. Press the button to select on or off.

2. Press the button to move to the next function.

Oil Pressure Display

(on or off)
Select whether you want the oil
pressure screen to be dis-
played.

1. Press the button to select on or off.

2. Press the button to move to the next function.

Oil Temperature Dis-

play (on or off)
Select whether you want the oil
temperature screen to be dis-
played.(Outboard only)

1. Press the button to select on or off.

2. Press the button to move to the next function.

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 CAL 1 CALIBRATION
Water Pressure Display
(on or off)
Select whether you want the
water pressure screen to be dis-
played.

1. Press the button to select on or off.

2. Press the button to move to the next function.

Battery Voltage Display

(on or off)
Volt
Select whether you want the
battery voltage screen to be dis-
played.

1. Press the button to select on or off.

2. Press the button to move to the next function.

Engine Hours Display

(on or off)
Select whether you want the en-
Hrs gine hours screen to be dis-
played.

1. Press the button to select on or off.

2. Press the button to move to the next function.

Vessel Speed Display

(on or off)
Select whether you want vessel
speed screen to be displayed.

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1. Press the button to select on or off.
2. Press the button to move to the next function.

Seawater Temperature
Display (on or off)
Select whether you want sea-
water temperature screen to be
displayed.

1. Press the button to select on or off.

2. Press the button to move to the next function.

Simulator Display (on

or off)
Select whether you want sea-
water temperature screen to be
displayed.

1. Press the button to select on or off.

2. Press the button to move to the Calibration selection
screen .

Calibration Selection
Screen
Select between Cal1, Cal2, or to
exit the calibration mode..

1. Press and hold and for 3 seconds to get out of the

CAL 1 calibration screen or press the to go to CAL 2 cal-
ibration screen.

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 CAL 2 CALIBRATION
CAL2 Display Calibrations:
•Paddle Wheel Speed Sensor Frequency Setting
•Pitot Water Pressure Speed Sensor Input Setting
•Pitot Water Pressure Speed Sensor Multiplier
•Fuel Tank Calibration

1. Turn ignition key to the on position.

2. Press and hold and for 3 seconds to bring up the
CAL 1 calibration screen. Press and hold and again
for 3 seconds to bring up the CAL 2 calibration screen.
NOTE:Press and hold and for 3 seconds to get out of
the CAL 2 calibration screen.

Cal 2 Start Screen

Press the button to move to the next calibration screen.

Pitot Water Pressure

Sensor Input
Select the pressure input of the
Pitot water pressure sensor on
the engine.
NOTE:The standard speed in-
put on production Mercury Out-
boards is 100 PSI. Certain High
Performance applications may
require a 200 PSI input.
1. Press the button to select.
0 =No Pitot pressure sensor
1 = 100 PSI
2 = 200 PSI
2. Press the button to move to the next function.

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 CAL 2 CALIBRATION
Paddle Wheel Speed
Sensor Frequency
Frequency can be changed to
Miles match requirements of different
sensors. 4.9 is the frequency of
the paddle wheel speed sensor
provided by Mercury Marine.
Press the button to save and move to the next function.

Seawater Temperature
Display (on or off)
Indicates if a seawater tempera-
ture sensor is installed.
NOTE: You must have a Mercu-
ry paddlewheel or depth/temp
transducer (purchased sepa-
rately) connected to the system
in order for this screen to oper-
ate .
Press the button to save and move to the next function.

Pitot Multiplier Screen

Allows you to adjust the
speedometer value to match
another speedometer, such as
a GPS.
NOTE: The multiplier ranges
from 0.5 to 1.5.
Press the button to save and move to the next function.

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 CAL 2 CALIBRATION
Fuel Tank Calibration
THERE ARE THREE METHODS TO SET UP THE FUEL TANK
LEVEL MONITORING FEATURE:
First: Do nothing. Linear readout based on raw sensor values. This
mode does not factor in irregular tank shapes.
Second: By following the tank calibration default procedure, which
is done without actually adding fuel to the tank. The Monitor will sup-
ply an estimated range value based on default sensor values. This
mode does not factor in irregular tank shapes.
Third: By following the tank calibration procedure completely, which
includes adding fuel at certain calibration points. Monitor will display
an estimated range value that factors in the tank shape.

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 CAL 2 CALIBRATION
CAL 2 Calibration

Tank 1 (fuel) Capacity

Setting
“t1” = tank 1

1. Press the button until “t1” is displayed. “t1” = tank 1.

2. Press once more. The word “no” and the fuel icon will be
displayed.
NOTE:The word “no” will not go away unless the gauge sees a tank
connected to the system. With no tank connected, you will not be able
to enter a capacity.
3. Enter the capacity of tank 1 in gallons/liters using the key.

4. Press the button to save and move to the next func-

tion.

Tank 2 Capacity Setting

NOTE:Tank 2 does not have to
be a fuel tank. It could represent
an oil tank for example.
“t2” = tank 2

1. Press the button until “t2” is displayed. “t2” = tank 2.

2. Press once more. The word “no” and the fuel icon will be
displayed.
NOTE:The word “no” will not go away unless the gauge sees a tank
connected to the system. With no tank connected, you will not be able
to enter a capacity.
3. Enter the capacity of tank 2 in gallons using the key.

4. Press the button to save and move to the next func-

tion.
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 CAL 2 CALIBRATION
Tank 1 Calibration
Once the capacities have been
entered, you need to select
whether you want to calibrate
fuel tank 1 ” ’t1”.
NOTE: The gauge will not let you
calibrate the fuel tank until the ca-
pacity had been entered).
1. Press the button to select 1= on, 0 = off. Selecting “1” and
then press to continue fuel tank calibration.

Tank 1 Calibration 0%
Setting
Gal Have the fuel tank level at
empty.
2. Press the button to save. Press the button to ad-
vance to 25% setting.

Tank 1 Calibration 25%

Setting
Gal Adding the amount of fuel shown
will raise fuel tank level to 25 per-
25 Percent Fuel to Add cent.
NOTE:The quantity of “Fuel to
Add” is determined by the fuel
tank capacity number entered.
3. Add the displayed amount of fuel to the fuel tank.
4. Press the button to save. Press the button to ad-
vance to 50% setting.

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 CAL 2 CALIBRATION
Tank 1 Calibration 50%
Setting
Gal Adding the amount of fuel shown
will raise fuel tank level to 50 per-
50 Percent Fuel to Add cent.
NOTE:The quantity of “Fuel to
Add” is determined by the fuel
tank capacity number entered.
5. Add the displayed amount of fuel to the fuel tank.
6. Press the button to save. Press the button to ad-
vance to 75% setting.

Tank 1 Calibration 75%

Setting
Gal Adding the amount of fuel shown
will raise fuel tank level to 75 per-
75 Percent Fuel to Add cent.
NOTE:The quantity of “Fuel to
Add” is determined by the fuel
tank capacity number entered.
7. Add the displayed amount of fuel to the fuel tank.
8. Press the button to save. Press the button to ad-
vance to full% setting.

Tank 1 Calibration Full

Setting
Gal Add the amount of fuel to fill the
fuel tank.
Full Percent Fuel to Add
9. Add the amount of fuel to fill the fuel tank.
10. Press the button to save. Press the button to ad-
vance to next function.

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 CAL 2 CALIBRATION
Tank 2 Calibration
Select whether you want to cali-
brate tank 2.
NOTE: Tank 2 does not have to
be a fuel tank. It could represent
an oil tank for example.
NOTE: The gauge will not let you
calibrate the tank until the capac-
ity had been entered).
1. Press the button until “t2” is displayed. “t2” = tank 2.

2. Press the button to select 1= on, 0 = off. Selecting “1” will

continue tank 2 calibration.
3. Press the button to continue.

Tank 2 Calibration Icon

Selection
Select one of three icons for
tank 2 display screen. (oil, wa-
ter/waste, fuel).

1. Press the button, you will see a blinking icon. Using the
button, select which icon you want tank 2 to be, (oil, fuel,
or water/waste).
NOTE:If you choose oil or water/waste icon, no further tank 2 cal-
ibration will be needed. If tank 2 will be for fuel, continue tank 2 pro-
cedure.
2. Press the button to continue.

Tank 2 Calibration 0%
Setting
Gal Have the fuel tank level at
empty.
3. Press the button to save. Press the button to ad-
vance to 25% setting.
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 CAL 2 CALIBRATION
Tank 2 Calibration 25%
Setting
Gal Adding the amount of fuel shown
will raise fuel tank level to 25 per-
25 Percent Fuel to Add cent.
NOTE :The quantity of fuel to add
is determined by the fuel tank ca-
pacity number entered.
4. Add the displayed amount of fuel to the fuel tank.
5. Press the button to save. Press the button to ad-
vance to 50% setting.

Tank 2 Calibration 50%

Setting
Gal Adding the amount of fuel shown
will raise fuel tank level to 50 per-
50 Percent Fuel to Add cent.
NOTE:The quantity of fuel to add
is determined by the fuel tank ca-
pacity number entered.
6. Add the displayed amount of fuel to the fuel tank.
7. Press the button to save. Press the button to ad-
vance to 75% setting.

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 CAL 2 CALIBRATION
Tank 2 Calibration 75%
Setting
Gal Adding the amount of fuel shown
will raise fuel tank level to 75 per-
75 Percent Fuel to Add cent.
NOTE:The quantity of fuel to add
is determined by the fuel tank ca-
pacity number entered.
8. Add the displayed amount of fuel to the fuel tank.
9. Press the button to save. Press the button to ad-
vance to full% setting.

Tank 2 Calibration Full

Setting
Gal Add the amount of fuel to fill the
fuel tank.
Full Percent Fuel to Add
10. Add the amount of fuel to fill the fuel tank.
11. Press and hold and for 3 seconds to get out of the
CAL 2 calibration screen.

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